Christin Marineau

If people would like to contact you, how would you like to be contacted? (Email, Webpage)

christinmarino@aol.comhttp://rngnt99.blogspot.com/

What type of tools or media do you use?

My old stand by would be of course Col-Erase Pencils (Blue or Black), Other then that I'll use Prismacolor, any kind of Ball Point Pen, Mechanical Pencils, and Pastels. When coloring digitally I'll use more often then not Flash in combination with Photoshop and Illustrator.

Where is the place you would like to work or be an Intern if you had a choice?

I would say any place that would challenge me to be a better artist. Beyond that off the tops of my head it would be Tom Hignite's Miracle Studios, Project Firefly, and Cartoon Saloon.

Who do you think are the top character designers out there?

Steven Silver I would have to say personally for me. His characters are very inspirational. Having said that there are just too many great designers out there but I have to say I love Mike Kunkel's Hero Bear and the Kid. The Design of that book is so awesome.

What are some of your favorite character designs which you have seen?

Some of my favorite designs were done by Milt Kahl. Medusa, and Snoops from the rescuers. All the Designs from the Sword in the Stone. Iron Giant of course and Cats Don't Dance love those designs. Dexter's Lab, Clone wars, there are just too many.

What is your most favorite subject to draw? And why?

I would say that I draw people most often. With people I think you can get into there skin more. You can feel them from the inside out with how they move or make a gesture. I do really enjoy drawing animals as well I just find them a bit hard to characterize. Especially getting everything to working proper.

What inspired you to become an Artist?

I'd have to say Tom and Jerry. I loved that cartoon as a kid. And to this day every time I hear that music from there opening it really takes me back to why I love animation. The fact that those characters held a story without talking and made it so much fun to watch really says something about the story, design and animation.

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